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Her manager, Vicky Cumming, said the 24-year-old star was in a "state of shock" and that she and her family were asking for privacy.

The crash happened late on Tuesday night.

Ms Cumming said: "It was pretty much a head-on crash involving two vehicles.

"Brian suffered broken ribs and Joy was taken to a hospital in Munich.

"Sadly, she died early on Wednesday afternoon from internal injuries."

Ms Cumming said Mr and Mrs Reid regularly followed their daughter around the world and were well-known by other players on the tour.

She said: "All the players had seen Joy the night before the accident.

"Her death has come as a massive shock.

"Everyone knew Joy and loved her. She was a genuinely lovely person."

As news of the tragedy spread, scores of tributes were left on Facebook, including from Melissa.

She wrote: "I hate writing this on Facebook but I know how much you love it mum ;). You're the most beautiful person I've ever met. Life is not measured by its duration but donation. Love you always xxxxxxxxxxxxxx."